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Special Cover on Birth Centenary of Dr. B.P. Radhakrishna – 30th April 2018.

Dr. B.P. Radhakrishna (BPR) was the doyen of post-independent Indian Geology. An institution builder par excellence and a distinguished editor, he was a liberal humanist who personified the best of Indian cultural and civilizational values. By his commitment and probity in scientific pursuits, he became the conscience keeper of the Indian Geoscience Community.

A Special Cover was released on 30th April 2018 at Bengaluru to mark the Birth Centenary of Dr. B.P. Radhakrishna. (Special Cover Approval No. KTK/37/2018).

Special Cover on Birth Centenary of Dr. B.P. Radhakrishna

Courtesy: Suresh Rao, Bengaluru

Special Cover on Buddha Purnima – 30th April 2018.

Buddha Purnima is traditionally celebrated to commemorate the birth of Gautama Buddha, the founder of Buddhism. It is also celebrated in South and Southeast Asia as Vesak which also acknowledges the enlightenment and death of Buddha. Department of Posts is happy to release a special cover and a special cancellation on this occasion.

On the occasion of Buddha Purnima a Special Cover was issued at Bengaluru on 30th April 2018. (Special Cover Approval No. KTK/38/2018.)

Special Cover on Buddha Purnima

Courtesy: Suresh Rao, Bengaluru

Gommatpex – 2018 Philatelic Exhibition on Jainism to be held on 7th and 8th April 2018.

Philatelic Exhibition ‘Gommatpex-2018’ on Jainism theme will be held at on 7th and 8th April 2018 at Interpretation Centre, Near Vindhyagiri Hill Steps Shravanabelagola 573135. The exhibition is being held by the Department of Post Hassan Division and (SDJMI) Management Committee Trust, Jain math Shravanabelagola and with support of (JPG) Jainism Philately Group and in association with KPS Karnataka Philatelic Society Bangalore.

Exhibits in 100 frames will be displayed exclusively on Jainism theme. There is no entry fee. Application Form must reach via email only to the Organizing Committee latest by March 20, 2018. (Email ID: gommatpex2018@gmail.com)

Prospectus and Application Form can be downloaded from here.

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